Dental Assistant - Experienced required - Ingleside Family dental - Greer, SC

We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the dentist’s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You’ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the dentist’s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible.
Responsibilities
Welcome customers in the dental officePrepare customers for treatments or checkups ensuring their comfortSelect and set up instruments, equipment and material neededSterilize instruments according to regulationsAssist the dentist through 4-handed dentistryUndertake lab tasks as instructedProvide oral hygiene and post-operative care instructionsKeep the dental room clean and well-stockedSchedule appointmentsMaintain accurate patient records and assist with payment proceduresSkills
Proven experience as dental assistant.Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methodsUnderstanding of health & safety regulationsAbility to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plusGood computer skillsExcellent communication and people skillsAttention to detailWell-organized and reliableminimum required- graduate from dental assistant school. Must have nitrous, CPR and X-ray certification.Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)
Benefit Conditions:

Only full-time employees eligible

CDA/RDA License Required:

Yes

Work Remotely

No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity
High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:

Continuing education credits
Paid time off

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

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